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West Columbia Police use data analysis, technology to make community safer

Every month the West Columbia Police Department publishes statistics as it relates to crime and law enforcement. “It helps us see how we’re doing and what we need to pay attention to,” said West Columbia Police Chief Marion Boyce. “One of the things we focus on is response time. Our response time has been below […]

West Columbia City Council recognizes Gray Collegiate Academy Varsity Cheer Team for winning the 2024 SC AAAA State Cheer Title

On Monday (Jan. 27) The West Columbia City Council recognized the Gray Collegiate Academy Varsity Competitive Cheer Team for winning the 2024 South Carolina AAAA State Cheer Competition. It was the team’s third State Title in a row. Congratulations to Head Coach Griffin Woods, Assistant Coach Olivia Liles, the Gray […]

Lexington Police respond to traffic incident, Thursday night, on Augusta Road at I-20

Lexington Police asked drivers to please use caution while traveling outbound on Augusta Road at Interstate 20, late Thursday night. One lane was blocked due to a broken down tractor trailer. Emergency personnel responded to the scene and assisted with traffic direction.The site was eventually cleared. LPD Photos

Savage Craft Ale Works holding Anniversary Party Saturday with 2 bands, a DJ, games, mechanical bull, face-painting, and special deals on food

Can you believe it? Savage Craft Ale Works opened 4 years ago at 430 Center Street in the River District of West Columbia. To mark the occasion, Savage Craft is holding a 4-Year Anniversary Party – 100 Years of History, 4 Years of Craft! It’s the 4th Birthday, and you’re […]

Lexington County Men Arrested on Child Sexual Abuse Material* Charges

South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced the arrest of Matthew Leonard Loveridge (age 20), of Cayce, S.C., and Christopher Paul Comer (age 28), of Pelion, S.C., on seven total charges connected to the sexual exploitation of minors. Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force investigators with the Lexington County […]

17-year-old charged with armed robbery at Sunset Boulevard gas station, West Columbia

West Columbia Police officers responded to the Circle K gas station at 2600 Sunset Boulevard (near the I-26 off-ramp) at 8 p.m. on Wednesday. Officers were responding a report of a robbery. The officers were able to locate and detain the suspect, a 17-year-old Chester County resident. Following an investigation, […]

Traffic rerouted in Cayce after crash on Knox-Abbott Drive, Wednesday evening

Cayce Police were asking drivers to please avoid the area around the Blossom Street Bridge, on Knox-Abbott Drive, near Guignard Park, Wednesday evening. There was a motor vehicle collision that occurred around 6 p.m. Traffic was being rerouted by emergency crews that responded to the crash. There were several emergency […]

Longtime Brookland-Cayce High School teacher Beth Cleland to be inducted into Lexington 2 Educator Hall of Fame, Hon. Nikki Setzler to become a member of the Alumni Wall of Fame

The Brookland-Cayce High School Education Foundation will host the 23rd annual Brookland-Cayce High School Educator Hall of Fame and Alumni Wall of Honor Gala on Thursday, Feb. 6. This year, longtime Brookland-Cayce High School teacher Beth Cleland will be inducted into the Educator Hall of Fame, while the Honorable Nikki […]

Lexington County teacher accused of assault: “hit yourself, not the teacher” she said, according to arrest warrant

A White Knoll High School teacher is accused of assaulting a student at the school. Fritzie Suerto Refamonte, 45, is charged with third-degree assault and battery, according to an arrest warrant. “When we became aware of this incident, we opened an investigation and determined Refamonte allegedly assaulted the student Jan. […]